Other #1 songs on August 17, 1998
Across genres and charts

I'm Alright by Jo Dee Messina

#1 country song

I'm Alright

Jo Dee Messina

Catch the Light by Martha Wash

#1 dance track

Catch the Light

Martha Wash

Friend of Mine by Kelly Price

#1 R&B song

Friend of Mine

Kelly Price

No Matter What by Boyzone

#1 song in the UK

No Matter What

Boyzone

The Boy Is Mine by Brandy and Monica

#1 song

The Boy Is Mine

Brandy and Monica

The #1 Movie
At the box office on August 17, 1998

Saving Private Ryan

Saving Private Ryan

Directed by Steven Spielberg

Notable August 17 Birthdays
Born in the 1990s

Austin Butler

Actor

Born August 17, 1991

Phoebe Bridgers

Musician

Born August 17, 1994

Gracie Gold

Figure Skater

Born August 17, 1995

Jake Virtanen

Ice Hockey Player

Born August 17, 1996

Jack Conklin

Football Player

Born August 17, 1994

Taissa Farmiga

Actress

Born August 17, 1994